Field guides
Short, sourced guides for the skills that matter when the signal drops. Every guide has a reviewed date and a field-card version in the app.
bug out bag
Bug out bag vs go bag: what actually goes in
The difference is not the name. It is how long the bag must carry you, how far you must walk, and what you leave behind.
Reviewed 2026-11-05
72 hour kit
Build a 72-hour kit for a family of four
A practical three-day kit: water, food, documents, light, warmth, pets, and the rotation schedule.
Reviewed 2026-11-05
how much water do you need
How much water you need, and how to purify it
A household water plan: daily quantities, storage, boiling, filtration, chemical treatment, and when not to drink the water.
Reviewed 2026-11-05
how to start a fire
How to start a fire in rain, snow, and wind
A practical fire-starting sequence for wet, cold, and windy conditions, with the failure points that matter most.
Reviewed 2026-11-05
power outage food safety
Power outage food safety: keep or toss
The 4-hour fridge rule, the 48-hour freezer rule, the 40°F/2-hour danger zone, and a simple keep-or-discard table.
Reviewed 2026-11-05
survival shelter
Survival shelter decision tree
Choose a shelter by environment and time: cold, wet, hot, snow, vehicle, or urban. Insulation first, ventilation always.
Reviewed 2026-11-05